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The Daily T The Telegraph
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When it comes to making sense of the news, it helps to have an insider’s perspective. Introducing The Daily T, a brand new podcast from The Telegraph.
Camilla Tominey and Kamal Ahmed share their thoughts on the day’s biggest stories, with lively debate and informed discussion, as well as agenda-setting interviews with the key people who make the headlines, all from the heart of one of Britain’s biggest newsrooms
Camilla and Kamal have been journalists for more than 20 years, with access to powerful figures and decision-makers - which means they're well placed to keep you ahead of what’s happening in the world.
So step inside the newsroom every weekday for a frank, fearless and witty take on today’s headlines - because if you know your own mind, you’ll like what’s on ours.
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How many seats can the Lib Dems win?
It's the first manifesto launch of the general election campaign!
The Lib Dems are quickest out of the blocks with their policy pledges, so Camilla and Kamal bring you the highlights of Sir Ed Davey's speech and the reaction from inside the room with deputy leader Daisy Cooper. They're also joined in the studio by Political Correspondent Dom Penna to crunch the numbers on just how many seats the Lib Dems can win from the Tories.
Plus, Reform UK party and their plans for tax: can Nigel Farage put some substance behind the sound bites? And The Telegraph's Europe Editor James Crisp joins live from Brussels. He breaks down the significance of European election results and why French president Emmanuel Macron has decided to call a snap parliamentary election - is there something in the air?
Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk
The Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletter
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Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan
Senior Producer: John Cadigan
Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey
Video Producer: Luke Goodsall
Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee
Executive Producer: Louisa Wells
Editor: Camilla Tominey
Original music by Goss Studio
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Election debate special and Sunak’s D-Day blunder
In this late-night edition of The Daily T, Camilla and Kamal reflect on a disastrous D-Day blunder by Rishi Sunak and ask what the PM’s decision to leave commemorations early reveals about his political skill - or lack of it - and the weakness of his campaign team.
Plus, they unpack the BBC’s seven-way general election debate featuring tense exchanges between Penny Mordaunt, Angela Rayner, Nigel Farage and other party leaders on immigration, tax and the cost of living. Who came out top? And we hear reaction from Labour’s Lisa Nandy and Tory MP David Davis in the spin room.
Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk
The Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletter
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsub
Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan
Senior Producer: John Cadigan
Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey
Video Producer: Luke Goodsall
Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee
Executive Producer: Louisa Wells
Editor: Camilla Tominey
Original music by Goss Studio
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Reform climbs, Ed Davey gets personal, and Tony Abbott exclusive
Camilla and Kamal give their takes on the Nigel Farage effect as a new poll suggests Reform UK is just two points behind the Conservatives. Plus, they discuss Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey as he is praised for his ‘deeply moving’ campaign video on caring for his disabled son John.
And Camilla speaks to former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott about winning (and losing) the right and if Rishi Sunak still has a chance to win the general election next month.
Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk
The Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletter
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsub
Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan
Senior Producer: John Cadigan
Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey
Video Producer: Luke Goodsall
Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee
Executive Producer: Louisa Wells
Editor: Camilla Tominey
Original music by Goss Studio
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Sunak v Starmer - why the TV debate taught us more than you think
So - who won on the night? Did anybody land a killer blow? And did we manage to tick off our bingo cards?
Camilla and Kamal give their verdicts and take you inside the 'spin room' after the first leaders' debate in Manchester to capture Labour's furious reaction to Sunak's 'garbage' £2000 tax claims.
Plus, Kamal catches up with Michael Gove and Wes Streeting for their thoughts on the impact that Nigel Farage will have on this election.
They also use new research to identify which political 'tribe' they are, cross to Portsmouth for reaction to a day of commemoration for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and - can they get their hands on a new King Charles bank note?
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Are you an ‘Urban Progressive’ or a ‘Left-Behind Patriot’? The six tribes that will decide the election: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/06/05/six-voter-tribes-general-election-2024-middle-britons/
Queen moved to tears as King calls on nation to never forget service of D-Day generation, by Victoria Ward: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/06/05/king-charles-d-day-speech-portsmouth/
Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk
The Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletter
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsub
Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan
Senior Producer: John Cadigan
Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey
Video Producer: Luke Goodsall
Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee
Executive Producer: Louisa Wells
Editor: Camilla Tominey
Original music by Goss Studio
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Is a vote for Reform a vote for Labour?
Camilla and Kamal are joined in the studio by former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith for a frank and honest interview about the general election campaign so far, why many of his colleagues are 'running away' and, of course, the return of Nigel Farage to frontline politics.
Plus, the Telegraph's Data Editor Ben Butcher crunches the numbers on Farage's party to answer the question - is a vote for Reform a vote for Labour?
And, with the 80th anniversary of D-Day fast approaching, we hear the remarkable stories of the last-remaining veterans in their owns words.
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The Last D-Day Veterans
Reform poses a threat to Tories in 28 seats
Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk
The Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletter
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsub
Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan
Senior Producer: John Cadigan
Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey
Video Producer: Luke Goodsall
Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee
Executive Producer: Louisa Wells
Editor: Camilla Tominey
Original music by Goss Studio
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The return of Nigel Farage
It's official: Nigel Farage is running as an MP and will be leading Reform UK into the election, after a last-minute press conference was called this afternoon. Camilla and Kamal look at the bombshell announcement, what it means for British politics - and crucially, whether this is a death knell for the Conservatives.
They also ask whether the Tory pledge to rewrite the Equality Act and clear up 'confusion' on the legal definition of sex goes far enough.
Plus, with the sad passing of Leeds Rhinos rugby legend Rob Burrow after his long battle with motor neurone disease, The Telegraph's Puzzles Editor Chris Lancaster - who was diagnosed with MND last year - reflects on the incredible impact of his campaigning.
Read
Nigel Farage to stand for election: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/06/03/nigel-farage-election-announcement-reform/
Sunak: I’ll change law to keep trans women out of female lavatories, by Daniel Martin: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/06/02/rishi-suank-equality-act-protect-womens-spaces-tory/
Rob Burrow, rugby league international who helped to raise millions for MND charities – obituary: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/06/02/rob-burrow-rugby-league-international-mnd-died-obituary/
Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk
The Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletter
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsub
Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan
Senior Producer: John Cadigan
Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey
Video Producer: Luke Goodsall
Studio Operator: Meghan Searle
Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee
Executive Producer: Louisa Wells
Editor: Camilla Tominey
Original music by Goss Studio
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Customer Reviews
Balanced & Brave
Really enjoying this podcast. I used to listen to The Rest is Politics and The Newsagents every week, but as the election has drawn closer, have found their positions too partisan. I have appreciated the dialogue here and the balanced views presented, while acknowledging the Telegraph readership’s leanings. Particularly appreciated the nuanced, respectful, and thoughtful way Camilla addressed the transgender topic recently. It takes bravery to speak candidly about this topic in today’s climate, especially if you are not aligned with a very progressive perspective. But it’s so necessary to keep dialogue open and respectful on this and many other topics.
Insightful and balanced analysis
The presenters’ very different styles and views make for a balanced but insightful look at the day’s news and the different Telegraph journalists and guests bring more expertise and variety. Makes a nice change from some other daily news podcasts which I find often see all the presenters agreeing. Looking forward to seeing what’s to come for this pod especially with the election ahead.
More Metropolitan elite podcasting
I was so looking forward to this. I really like Camilla and her writing is always insightful and entertaining. I had hoped that this would almost be like a daily Planet Normal.
However Kamal is just SO metropolitan bubble liberal elite that I can barely listen. He doesn’t seem to have a clue how both Telegraph readers and the majority of the public view the world. And Camilla doesn’t seem to challenge him enough effectively.
I’m all for hearing different views, but not when they are quite so blinkered. I really don’t know where to get that from - as almost all political podcasts these days seem to be liberal-left!